TALLADEGA, Ala. — The nature of restrictor-plate racing allows drivers to race from the rear of the field to the front much easier. But they’d still rather be up front.

That’s why drivers did their best to run fast laps during practice on Friday. Those speeds wound up setting the starting order for the Aaron’s 499 on Sunday as qualifying was rained out at Talladega Superspeedway.

The race is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET, though there is more rain in the forecast.

Here’s a look at the starting lineup and what to expect from the 43 drivers:

1. Carl Edwards — He’s fast but he doesn’t get credit for the pole in the record book. Sorry, Carl.

2. Martin Truex Jr. — Tired of finishing second. Needs a win.

3. Marcos Ambrose — Three of the top-four cars are Fords, so don’t be surprised if he’s up there near the end.

4. Joey Logano — Started making up for points he lost at Kansas and from Texas penalty by finishing third at Richmond last week.